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“Any place with year-round Christmas lights is a place I want to be. I usually see them in dive bars, strung along cheap sheet paneling where they cast their twinkly glow on the tap handle of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, where Pabst is drank for what it is instead of ironically, like in some other bars.”

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Gone to Dust

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Matt Goldman
Matt Goldman

Born on December 30, 1961, Matt Goldman is a seasoned record producer with extensive experience and remarkable achievements in the music production industry. He has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, enhancing their musical works with his unique taste and exquisite production skills. more

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